The Boxing Lesson Drummer Jailed for Narco-Terrorism
Yesterday, The Boxing Lesson drummer Jake Mitchell began serving a 60 month sentence in federal prison for his role in a marijuana growing operation. If you think 60 months seems like a long time for growing pot, you’re right.
Federal officials labeled Mitchell a Narco-terrorist which brought stricter sentencing guidelines and denied spousal privilege to his wife. She is currently in jail for refusing to testify against her husband. Granted, Mitchell has admitted to having a role in the marijuana operation. However it’s the terrorist label that most people have a problem with. Do you think the Feds have a true Narco-terrorist on their hands?
From a band press release:
It is obvious from anyone who has ever met, hung out with and gotten to know Jake Mitchell that he is anything but a terrorist. This incorrect and unfair branding on our own US citizen and friend, Jake Mitchell, is a disgrace and this has caused untypical hardships on his life. He has sold his house, lost his cars, and his freedom. We are asking our friends in the media, in bands, in t-shirt screen shops and really, anyone who can help, to send the message of his story to the public eye. We know there was a crime involved but branding him a terrorist has set unfair sentencing guidelines on a person who is anything but a terrorist.
We are accepting PayPal donations to help Jake’s mounting legal bills
at : freejakemitchell@gmail.com
For more info: The Boxing Lesson
2 Comments
I know it sucks,but once you admit guilt the feds can do WHATEVER THE FUCK THEY WANT.Personally,I think that 5 years for weed is FUCKED UP….but he admitted guilt…..not tryin to be a hater but better to plead not guilty and keep yo mouth shut…
That’s bullshit! Let us know what we can do to help.